Chapter 51: Good Luck
After entering the main hall, what comes into view is a huge Buddha statue as tall as the beam.
The Buddha statue has a solemn appearance, with eyes slightly lowered, and looks at everyone who enters the hall with a compassionate face.
Gu Xizhi couldn't help but show awe in her eyes. She clasped her hands together and bowed deeply to the Buddha statue. When she looked up again, there was determination in her eyes.
Everyone in the world is busy pursuing profit. What's wrong with her trying her best to find a wealthy place to settle down and find someone who is devoted to her?
As the daughter of a general, Shen Jiasui has been pampered since childhood, and her marriage to Yun Zheng is just the icing on the cake for her.
Even without Yun Zheng, there are other princes and nobles who can marry her, right?
If the Buddha is truly merciful, he would pity her as an orphan with no one to rely on and grant her wish.
Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi slowly put down her hands and walked towards the back hall with a determined look in her eyes.
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The back hall of the palace.
Crackle, clackle——
A unique rhythm of bamboo sticks and bamboo tubes colliding with each other was heard.
Mrs. Lu knelt devoutly on the mat, her eyes slightly closed, holding a stick box in both hands and shaking it gently again and again, muttering something.
After a while, click -
A stick fell to the ground.
Mrs. Lu exhaled slightly and immediately bent down to pick it up. Unexpectedly, at this moment, a hand reached out and picked up the signature chip.
Mrs. Lu was stunned. While she was in a daze, she heard Mrs. Zhao whisper, "It's you!"
She raised her eyes suddenly and saw Gu Xizhi, whom she hated so much, holding the lottery ticket and offering it to her with both hands.
"Gu Xizhi!"
Mrs. Lu almost gritted her teeth and shouted out the name, then raised her hand and waved Gu Xizhi away.
Gu Xizhi staggered after being pushed, and Mrs. Lu was already furious.
She wanted to open her mouth to curse, but was afraid of offending the Bodhisattva, so the curse stuck on her lips, her eyes widened, and her face turned red.
Mother Zhao hurried forward to calm Mrs. Lu down, but saw Gu Xizhi walk a few steps to the table and pick up the dropped stick again.
Under the angry glares of Madam Lu and Mother Zhao, Gu Xizhi said slowly:
"Madam, people often try to predict their fate with lots, but Xizhi believes that fate cannot be predicted. We have to fight for it ourselves."
"Xizhi knows that Madam hates me to the core now, but the matter involves Yun Zheng, and we both only wish Yun Zheng the best. Since we want the same thing, why doesn't Madam want to listen to me?"
Seeing that Madam Lu was about to raise her finger and yell at her, Gu Xizhi immediately quickened her speaking speed and said:
"Madam, you don't have to be angry. If you remain unmoved after hearing what Xizhi said, then Xizhi will accept the beatings and punishments without a single complaint. How about that?"
Perhaps because Gu Xizhi was too frank and confident, the anger on Mrs. Lu's face paused slightly.
At this time, Mrs. Zhao on the side immediately advised: "Madam, you also know that this woman is good at sweet talk, and the young master was deceived by her. You don't need to say more to her, lest you fall into her trap again."
When Mrs. Lu heard this, she suddenly woke up, but now she calmed down and asked with disgust: "Where is Yun Zheng? Where is he? Why doesn't he come to see me?"
Gu Xizhi glanced at Mother Zhao and said:
"Madam, you came to the other courtyard last time while Yun Zheng was on duty. Yun Zheng left his post without permission and came back to deal with the situation. As a result, he was reprimanded by the commander and fined a month's salary."
When Mrs. Lu heard this, her face changed drastically, "What did you say? Yun Zheng was... A mere commander dared to reprimand Zheng Er, how bold! How is Yun Zheng now?"
Gu Xizhi looked at Madam Lu's concerned and nervous expression, a smile rose on her lips, but it soon disappeared, and she frowned and said with heartache:
"Yun Zheng is in a very difficult situation now. He is running out of money and has to borrow money from his colleagues and old friends."
In fact, Lu Yunzheng never told Gu Xizhi these things for the sake of face, but Gu Xizhi was with Lu Yunzheng every day, so how could she not see it?
When Mrs. Lu heard that Lu Yunzheng had become so embarrassed, she felt extremely distressed even though she was heartbroken last time.
Apart from being forced by her husband to practice martial arts since childhood, when had her Zheng'er ever suffered such hardship?
"It's all because of you!"
Mrs. Lu was not completely led by the nose, and now she knew that the problem lay with Gu Xizhi.
But Gu Xizhi came prepared, so how could she let Madam Lu get away so easily?
She stepped forward and said earnestly, "Madam, this is indeed Xizhi's fault, but you also saw last time that Yunzheng and I are truly in love with each other, and no obstacles can separate us."
"I am willing to accompany Yun Zheng to eat simple meals and endure all the cold stares he faces, but I cannot bear to see Yun Zheng frustrated and unhappy."
"Madam, have you forgotten how high-spirited Yun Zheng was in the past? Madam, why did you do such a thing that would make your loved ones sad and your enemies happy, and forcefully push Yun Zheng away?"
Gu Xizhi became more and more excited as she spoke, and in the end she even burst into tears.
When Mrs. Lu heard the word "love", she was furious, but when she heard the last part, she was stunned and couldn't speak for a long time.
Seeing this, Gu Xizhi knew that the time was almost right, so she softened her tone and explained the situation to him.
"Madam, after Yun Zheng was kicked out, weren't Aunt Zhou and her illegitimate son the ones who were most proud? Now you are helping her to force Yun Zheng, which is simply harming yourself and benefiting others."
"Besides, you always wanted Yun Zheng to marry Shen Jiasui, but Shen Jiasui is of high birth and has an outspoken personality. How can she respect you as her mother-in-law in the future? I'm afraid she will cause chaos in the general's mansion."
"Yun Zheng is a rare talent, and he has General Lu as his father. With his own abilities, he will surely become a leader in the army and stand out from the crowd. Why does he have to rely on the Shen family's marriage?"
"And then..."
Seeing that Mrs. Lu was already moved, Gu Xizhi gritted her teeth and said:
"Besides, Madam, Xizhi is different from Shen Jiasui."
"You have read Xizhi's letter. Xizhi's weaknesses and handles are in Madam's hands. Why would Madam worry about Xizhi?"
When Mrs. Lu heard this, she felt that everything Gu Xizhi said was reasonable and there was nothing wrong with it.
Yes, she was being too picky.
Zheng'er is so outstanding that he can soar to success even without the help of the Shen family.
The most important thing now is to let Yun Zheng return home as soon as possible and repair the father-son relationship with the general, otherwise wouldn’t Zhou Fu be proud?
And Gu Xizhi was right about one thing. Shen Jiasui was not someone who was easy to control, but she knew Gu Xizhi's dirty thoughts very well.
At worst, I can use letters to force Gu Xizhi to become a concubine, and then find a wife of equal status for Zheng'er!
Even if Gu Xizhi is unwilling, once she enters the general's mansion and falls into her hands, will there still be room for Gu Xizhi to turn things around?
At this point, Mrs. Lu was really moved.
And Gu Xizhi then threw out the last chip.
"Madam, Yun Zheng cares about you. He often talks about you in front of Xizhi, worrying that you will suffer at the hands of Aunt Zhou."
"Since Aunt Zhou is your biggest worry, Xizhi has a plan that may allow Madam to rest assured and make Aunt Zhou completely lose the general's heart..."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lu immediately looked towards Gu Xizhi, her eyes shining, but soon suspicion appeared on her face.
She had been fighting with Zhou Fu for nearly twenty years and had never gained the upper hand. What could Gu Xizhi do?
Seeing this, Gu Xizhi slowly raised her lips and walked towards Madam Lu tentatively. Seeing that Madam Lu was not rejecting her, she boldly walked up to Madam Lu and whispered something in her ear.
Mrs. Lu was stunned at first when she heard this, then she raised her eyes slightly, with a gleam of light in her eyes.
Mother Zhao also heard Gu Xizhi's whisper.
Her eyes wandered, she felt that plotting in the palace was disrespectful to the Bodhisattva.
As she thought of this, she looked up and saw the Bodhisattva looking down at them with a peaceful and serene face. Mother Zhao's heart trembled and her face turned pale with fear.
At this time, Gu Xizhi took a step back, handed the lottery ticket she had been holding in her hand to Madam Lu, and said with a smile:
"Madam, you just drew a very good fortune. It seems that the Bodhisattva wants us to get what we wish for."
Mrs. Lu lowered her eyes and saw a vermilion word "Shang" written on the lottery ticket.
She hesitated for a moment, but still reached out and took the signature.
Seeing this, Gu Xizhi's lips curved up and she smiled like a flower.
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